On August 9, it was reported that Volkswagen de Mexico is at risk of a strike at its Puebla plant if no agreement on their 2026 collective bargaining negotiations is reached with the Union of Volkswagen Automotive Industry Workers (SITIAVW).
The current strike deadline is set for August 18 at 11:00 a.m. Workers are s
On August 6, Chery International outlined its long-term expansion strategy for Brazil, confirming the introduction of four additional brands and targeting more than 500,000 annual vehicle sales through a network of over 1,000 dealerships in 2031.
For 2026, Chery aims to expand its dealer network to more than 150 outl
On August 11, the Mexican Automotive Dealers Association (AMDA) reported that retail sales of new heavy-duty vehicles in Mexico declined 9.9% YoY to 3,043 units in July 2026, marking the sixth annual contraction recorded this year.
Sales of both cargo and passenger vehicles fell by 6.9% and 22.1%, respectively, altho
On August 10, UK Government announced nearly GBP 130 million in investment to support zero-emission vehicle technology, skilled jobs, and growth across the country's automotive sector.
The funding, delivered through the Modern Industrial Strategy, is expected to support more than 1,800 jobs, along with thousands of a
On August 10, the Mexican Automotive Dealers Association (AMDA) published the report on vehicle sales in Mexico together with related comments.
The association reported that new light-vehicle sales in Mexico rose 3.4% YoY to a record 130,835 units in July 2026. Including estimated sales from Chinese brands that do no
On August 6, Foton Brazil introduced the 2027 Aumark S 715 and Aumark S 916 light-duty trucks, featuring redesigned cabins, expanded safety technologies, and new automated transmission options.
Both models receive a new exterior and interior design aligned with the Aumark S 315, including integrated side mirrors, red
On August 7, Automaq announced the launch of Kaiyi in Paraguay, expanding its automotive portfolio with a lineup of SUVs that includes plug-in hybrid technology.
The initial range consists of the X3, X3 Pro, X7, and the X7 plug-in hybrid, with prices starting at USD 13,990. The company said the addition of Kaiyi is p
On August 10, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing announced the company is recalling 508,354 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles in the U.S. over blank display screen issues and other errors.
The subject vehicles are equipped with a 7-inch display combination meter, which controls certain vehicle functions and displ
Ford continues to absorb heavy costs as it reshapes its EV strategy, noting in its Q2 2026 earnings report that the Model e EV division is expected to lose USD 4.5 billion in 2026, Costs include a USD 1 billion investment in the Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform and Ford Energy, its new battery energy storage
According to Ford's July 2026 sales report, production of the USD 300,000+ Ford Mustang GTD finished with 57 units last, compared to 58 in June. With 49 units delivered in May, 44 in April, 44 in March, 40 in February, and 42 units in January, total production YTD in 2026 is 334 units.
The Mustang GTD is built by For
Ford Canada has resumed sales of the Lincoln Nautilus hybrid, presumably leveraging the agreement struck between Canada and China in January that established a Canadian import quota for electrified vehicles assembled in China.
Global Affairs Canada showed 259 hybrid vehicles landed in Canada from China in July under
On August 10, multiple sources reported that Petromin announced a distribution agreement with BAIC for Saudi Arabia. Petromin is one of the largest automotive and mobility service companies in Saudi Arabia. Petromin showcased BJ30, BJ40, BJ60 and BJ40 Pro models. Petromin will provide BAIC with its sales and service
On August 10, multiple sources reported that GB Auto will launch the new locally assembled Chery TIGGO 7 Pro in Egypt soon. GB Auto is the exclusive agent for the Chery brand in Egypt. It will help to expand Chery’s portfolio in Egypt. The local assembly of the TIGGO 7 Pro will help GB Auto introduce modern models in
In its annual report for FY 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026), Automobile Corporation of Goa Limited (ACGL) announced that it undertook significant capacity enhancement initiatives during the year. It has increased installed manufacturing capacity to 1,200 buses per month with a higher percentage of bus bodies built on
In its annual report for FY 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026), Eicher Group announced that its Indonesia entry, PT VECV Automotive Indonesia, is progressing as planned. Activities such as assembly setup, distribution logistics, and homologation are remaining on track. Network development and field trials continued duri
On August 6, ROX Motor announced that it had received Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) for the Russian-assembled ROX 01 SUV. The approval allows the company to produce the ROX 01 with a Russian VIN at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad.
The Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) confirms that the ROX 01 meets Russian technical require
On August 11, Daimler Truck announced that it will showcase two new safety systems for intersections at IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany in September 2026, focusing on reducing accidents in complex traffic situations.
Mercedes-Benz Safety Truck and Safety Coach combine active and passive safety technologies. Th
On August 10, BMW Group announced that its partners have shown through the Car2Car research project that high-quality recycling of automotive materials is technically possible. The project increased the potential Car2Car rate from 6% to 51% by using improved sorting and processing methods.
The Car2Car rate measures h
Avatr Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd (Avatr) announced on August 8 that its all-new five-seat luxury SUV, the Avatr 07L, has officially been launched. The model is available in three battery-electric vehicle (BEV) variants, with rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations, priced between CNY 229,
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